21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington

21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington VIC 3031

In planning
  • 120 residences
  • 8 floors
  • Apartments
Progress verified
Estimated completion late 2029
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  2. Pre-construction
  3. Under construction
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Development information for 21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington

    • Demolition of existing building
    • Construction of an 8-story mixed-use development
    • 120 apartments
      • 38 one-bedroom apartments
      • 64 two-bedroom apartments
      • 18 three-bedroom apartments
    • Also includes 5 retail premises and 3 food and drink premises (715 sq m on the ground floor)
    • Commercial studio space of 933 sq m
    • Residential community space of 252 sq m
    • Preservation of a heritage warehouse for ground floor retail
    • Public courtyard and park
    • Aims for a 100 percent STORM rating
    • Aims for a 7.5-star NatHERS rating
    • Aims for a 5-star Green Star rating
    • Basement car parking across 3 levels for 144 vehicles
    • Includes 64 bike storage spaces and 47 storage cages
    • Landscaping incorporated into the project
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21-37 Barrett Street showcases a refined architectural response by BayleyWard, thoughtfully integrating preserved heritage warehouse fabric into an eight-storey mixed-use precinct. Developed with sustainable design counsel from HIP V HYPE, the mid-rise structure prioritises superior thermal efficiency and acoustic privacy across its light-filled residential layouts. Expansive interiors transition smoothly towards dedicated communal spaces and a central landscaped courtyard, seamlessly harmonising industrial craftsmanship with modern urban living.

Development information for 21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington

Local Government Area:
Melbourne City
Project Status:
In planning
Estimated Completion Date:
Late 2029
Residences:
120
Car Spaces:
144
Buildings:
1
Building Type:
Mid-Rise
Floors:
8

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“Inner-city urban living 300 metres from Macaulay Station and Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.”

What's near 21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington

  1. Under 500m
    Transport

    Macaulay Railway Station

    Provides direct Upfield line rail services to Flinders Street Station and the Melbourne CBD transit network.

    GP / Medical

    cohealth Kensington

    Community health facility delivering general practice medical consultations, pathology, and allied health services.

    Education

    Holy Rosary School

    Independent co-educational primary school catering to students from prep through to year six.

  2. Under 1km
    Gardens

    JJ Holland Park

    Features multiple sports ovals, a skate park, open recreation space, and the Kensington Community Recreation Centre.

    Groceries

    Woolworths Arden Gardens

    Full-line supermarket offering fresh groceries, everyday essentials, and dedicated undercover parking.

Kensington, VIC 3031

Kensington demonstrates consistent property demand driven by young professionals and families seeking direct rail access to the Melbourne CBD. Ongoing urban renewal and medium-density development continue to modernise the suburb while integrating established transport links and public recreation spaces.


Infrastructure updates

The site forms part of the Macaulay Urban Renewal Precinct under Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment C417melb, establishing mid-rise mixed-use planning provisions, updated Design and Development Overlays, and Development Contributions Plan Overlays.

Amenities near 21-37 Barrett Street, Kensington

Built-in buyer protection

State-backed peace of mind for your new home.

6-year structural protection

Covered for 6 years post-completion.

2-year builder care period

Maintenance coverage for 2 years post-completion.

Standard statutory warranty periods vary by state. Terms apply under local residential building guidelines.